Cheap Homes for Rent in Shadyside Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $1,100 (12 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Shadyside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shadyside area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at BRETT priced from $770. Ambassador Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable Shadyside apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BRETTEfficiencyStudio,1BA$770
Ambassador ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$880
Thames ManorAffordable Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$925
Shadyside PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$950
Ellsworth TowersOne Bed Basement1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shadyside, PA

As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shadyside area is the $1.57 price per square foot 343 South Fairmount Street Model at 343 South Fairmount Street, Unit 1 in the in the Middle Hill neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Shadyside apartment is the 348 S Aiken Ave Model at 348 S Aiken Ave, Unit #3 starting at $1,600 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Middle Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shadyside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
343 South Fairmount Street, Unit 1343 South Fairmount Street2BR,1BA$1.57
348 S Aiken Ave, Unit #3348 S Aiken Ave2BR,1BA$1.23
BRETT2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Royal Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.49
545 S Aiken Ave, Unit 12545 S Aiken Ave1BR,1BA$1.70
Colonial Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
Arlington ApartmentsGrieg1BR,1BA$1.85
Devon Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Arlington HousesArabis1BR,1BA$1.64
Ambassador ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.69

Frequently Asked Questions about Shadyside

What type of rentals are currently available in Shadyside?

There are currently 521 Apartments for Rent in Shadyside, PA with pricing that ranges from $770 to $5,600. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shadyside ranging from $1,148 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shadyside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shadyside ranges from $1,148 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,809.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Shadyside?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Shadyside range from $1,475 to $4,558, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,795 to $4,150. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $7,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,295.

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